Smiling group of diaconal ministers and Diaconal Ministry students

CCS Governance

The Centre for Christian studies is governed by a Central Council. Council is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the ongoing work of CCS – its program, its finances, and its community. The Central Council is made up of a chair (or co-chairs), a treasurer, a secretary, a student rep (or co-reps), and members-at-large. The Principal of CCS and staff rep are non-voting members of Central Council. Central Council also has non-voting ex-officio members representing the United Church of Canada and the Anglican Church of Canada.

diagram of the roles on Central Council
CCS Central Council

CENTRAL COUNCIL MEMBERS

  • Chair(s) – Karlene Kimber and Ian McLean
  • Treasurer – Karen Stuart
  • Secretary – Janet Nield
  • Student Rep – Ally Phillips and/or Vanessa Benoit
  • Member-at-Large – Megumi Matsuo Saunders
  • Member-at-Large – Kathy Douglas
  • Member-at-Large – Charmain Bailey
  • Member-at-Large – Linda Ervin
  • Member-at-Large – Dawn Leger
  • Principal – Marcie Gibson
  • Staff Rep – rotating

Committees and Working Groups

Central Council may call together committees or working groups to help them fulfill their responsibilities. CCS staff may likewise call on volunteer committees to support their work.

Committees and Working Groups of Central Council:

  • Bursary and Awards
  • Staff Support
  • Human Resources
  • Volunteer Recruitment and Support
  • By-Laws and Governance

Committees and Working Groups for Staff

  • Program
  • Marketing